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Cherie Soria (co-founder of Living Light Culinary Institute)

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SolFest 2005 (photos: courtesy of the Institute for Solar Living) - The Institute for Solar Living, P.O. Box 836, 13771 S. Highway 101, Hopland, CA 95449. (Map) 707-744-2017.
Hamaker-Weaver Publishers- P.O. Box 1961, Burlingame, CA 94010. FREE downloads (pdf) on soil remineralization.
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center - 15290 Coleman Valley Rd., Occidental, CA 95465. 707-874-1557. The Center is located in western Sonoma County on 80 acres that encompasses wildlands of meadows and mixed oak, fir and redwood forests. The Center's bio-intensive organic gardens and orchards have been a source of inspiration and training for thousands of gardeners, farmers and landscapers over the past 30 years. In a typical year, the Center receives over 3,000 visitors.
Hopedance Magazine - P.O. Box 15609, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406. 805-544-9663. Distributed to over 230 locations betwen Santa Cruz & Ventura. Eco-Community & Sustainable Living.
Real Goods - 555 Leslie St., Ukiah, CA 95482-5507. 707-468-9214. Fax Number: 707-468-9486. Annual festival, educational center, and catalog for solar energy and alternative energy.

NudeTravelGuide.com - Nude beaches and clothing optional resorts in California.

Nelson's Books - 25145 Pennsylvania Ave., Corning, CA 96021. Toll-free: 800-877-1267 M-F: 9am-4pm (Pacific Time). Many specialty books on living foods. We wholesale and retail: www.nelsonsbooks.com
Nature's First Law Raw Food Superstore (see photo of their retail store in 'Raw Food Lifestyle' below) - 1567 N. Cuyamaca St., El Cajon, CA 92020. 800-205-2350. 619-596-7979. Open to the public Monday-Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Nature's First Law distributes exotic raw/organic foods, books, and appliances. Seminars, classes, and buffet luncheons are also offered on a regular basis.
The Living Temple - 7561 Center Ave #24, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. 714-891-5117. Store Hours : Mon-Sat 11-7 & Sun 12-6. Raw and organic foods & snacks, books & videos, organic cotton & hemp clothing, live speakers & events plus a whole lot more! 100% Vegan Company.
Ocean Beach People's Natural Foods Market - 4765 Voltaire St., Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA 92107-1733. 619-224-1387. Great raw food book selection. Juice bar.
Bragg Live Foods: Book Catalog - Box 7, Santa Barbara, CA 93102. 800-446-1990.

Living Light Culinary Arts Institute - 301-B North Main Steet, Fort Bragg, CA 95437. 800-816-2319 or 707-964-2420. LLCAI is known internationally as the premier raw vegan chef school in the world. Contact about chefs/caterers in your area. See description in'Culinary Schools: Raw Food' below.
Dorit - Los Angeles, CA. 310-854-2078. Certified Organic, Vegan Living Foods Chef, Chopra Centre Educator, Author, Celebrating Our Raw Nature. Based in Los Angeles, California, Serenity Foods are Living, Vegan Creations of the Highest Culinary standards, and are available in natural foods stores in Southern California and in NYC. In addition to being a Living Foods Educator, Dorit also has a thriving catering business  specializing in intimate gatherings and sustainable businesses.
Exotica Gourmet - San Diego, CA. Chefs Lisa Soto & Robert Yarosh. To arrange a consultation for your next event or to engage the catering services of Exotica Gourmet™ dial 1-800-384-6076 or fill out the online form.
Pure Joy Living Foods - 51 Ord Street, San Francisco, CA 94114. Call 415-558-1624 for class information. Elaina Love offers classes and private in home coaching services as well as online and phone coaching. She has 9 years experience as a raw food chef, has a recipe book, as well as DVD's. Her recipes and articles have been published in magazines in the U.S. and Canada.
Earth Cafe- Candy & Joe, 13508 Moorpark St. #4, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. 818-784-4290.
Raw Food for Raw People - Kevala Karen Parker, 3939 Midway Drive, Suite B-182, San Diego, CA 92110. 520-604-1415. 858-874-0423. In-home food preparation & nutrition intensives from a professionally-trained raw foods chef. They can also help set up a complete living foods kitchen in your home.
Ekaya Institute of Living Food Education & The Raw Vegan Network - CA(statewide). Raw Food Delivery! Don't have time to prepare living food meals? Our Raw Chefs deliver to your home or office! Email us to inquire if we have services in your area! E-mail: info@therawvegannetwork.com. Graduates of The Ekaya Institute of Living Food Education (E.I.L.F.E.), Certified Nutrition Specialists, Raw Living Foods Chefs, Raw Lifestyle Coaches, and Raw Personal Trainers. See website for their 'members' websites' area (including CA chefs & caterers).

River Canyon Retreat - c/o Eric Botner, 18262 Slide Mine Rd., N. San Juan CA 95960. 530-292-0171. Be part of a 565 acres raw food healing/retreat/spiritual community. There are currently 2 parcels of property available in River Canyon Retreat. Each parcel will have access by right of way to get to a beautiful private spot on the South Yuba River: 40 acres in the River Canyon .... this property is very private with wonderful river views; 106 acres on the river, old mines, varied terrain from meadows to canyon cliffs. This is a very exciting property with treasures waiting to be discovered. If you are interested and would like more information about these properties please e-mail Contact Information or call 530-292-0171.

Living Light Culinary Arts Institute - 301-B North Main Steet, Fort Bragg, CA 95437. 800-816-2319 or 707-964-2420. LLCAI is known internationally as the premier raw vegan chef school in the world. In the comprehensive 16-day chef-training program students learn all aspects of creating raw living foods&emdash;from appetizers to desserts, breads to confectioneries. Attendees range from Parisian executive chefs to novices. Working at their own pace under the direction of Cherie and her talented staff, students of every level can expect to increase their culinary competence and to experience a new sense of personal confidence. With patience and skill, Living Light brings forth raw food teachers and leaders who make a difference in their communities. Among Living Light's roster of outstanding graduates are the following internationally recognized raw food chefs and authors: Roxanne Klein, former owner of Roxanne's restaurant and co-author of RAW; Chad Sarno, author of Vital Creations; Elaina Love, author of Elaina's Pure Joy Kitchen; Renee Loux-Underkoffler, author of The Raw Truth; Sergei and Valya Boutenko, coauthors of Eating Without Heating; Suzanne Alex Ferrara, author of The Raw Food Primer.
Raw Food for Raw People - Kevala Karen Parker, 3939 Midway Drive, Suite B-182, San Diego, CA 92110. 520-604-1415. 858-874-0423. Professional culinary training for chefs and kitchen staff. For Spas & Wellness Centers: Elegantly designed spa cuisine, spa chef traniings, and enhanced detoxification & weight-loss programs. For individual training, see our 'Caterers & Chefs' category above.

Cancer Control Society- 2043 N. Berendo St., L.A., CA 90027. 323-663-7801. Preventive emphasis & alternative treatments. Look for raw food speakers & exhibition booths.
Our Place International - 228 Commercial St., Nevada City, CA 95959. Tel (Ray Kent): (1-250) 757-9481/Canada. Founded by long-time raw food promoter, Ray Kent. Promotes the simple method that "providing the body's needs with the purest Food, going into the Sun, and Fasting from time to time, will evolve us into independence and individual greatness." Workshops and retreats are offered in Singapore, USA and Canada. See website for events schedule and details.
Rainbeau Mars - Yoga retreats with raw foodist model, actress, and yoga teacher Rainbeau Mars.

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Bay Area Farmers' Markets - Includes: San Francisco, Alameda, Marin County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, Solano County, Napa County, Sonoma County.
Berkeley Farmers' Markets - Mailing Address: Berkeley Farmers' Markets, 2530 San Pablo Ave. , Berkeley,CA 94702. 510-548-3333. Year round.
UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program - University of California, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616. 530-752-7556. SAREP provides leadership and support for scientific research and education in agricultural and food systems that are economically viable, conserve natural resources and biodiversity, and enhance the quality of life in the state's communities. SAREP serves farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, researchers, educators, regulators, policy makers, industry professionals, consumers, and community organizations across the state.
Fairfax Farmers' Market - Location: Fairfax Theatre Parking Lot, Broadway and Pacheco, Fairfax, CA 94978. 415-456-3276.
Diamond Organics (left photo collage: courtesy of Diamond Organics) - P.O. Box 2159, Freedom, CA 95019. 800-922-2396. Fax: 800-290-3683. Organic fruit & vegetables.
Peaceful Valley Farm Supply - P.O. Box 2209, Grass Valley, CA 95945. 530-272-4769
Modesto Certified Farmers Market - Location: Downtown Modesto. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3364, Modesto, CA 95353. 209-632-9322.
Grand Lake Oakland Farmers Market - Location: Grand Avenue and Lakepark Way, Oakland, CA. Mailing Address: 1114 Irwin St., San Rafael, CA 94901. 415-456-3276. Year round.
Lindsey's Orchard - Poway, CA 92064. 858-748-3035. Four acres of 'naturally grown' mature avocado and a variety of fruit trees, including apples, peaches, oranges, tangerines, Asian pears, figs, persimmons, pomegranates, white sapote as well as macadamia nut trees. Sell at the Scripps Ranch Farmer's Market in San Diego. Mail-order also available.
Seabreeze Organic Farm - 3909 Arroyo Sorrento Road, San Diego, CA 92130. 858-481-0209.
Santa Cruz Community Farmers Market (right photo: courtesy of VegetarianUSA) - Cedar & Lincoln Streets, Santa Cruz, CA. 831-457-6759.
The Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems - Santa Cruz, CA. is a research, education, and public service program at the University of California, Santa Cruz, dedicated to increasing ecological sustainability and social justice in the food and agriculture system. The Market Cart is open Tuesdays and Fridays, 12-6 (through Oct.) corner of Bay and High Streets, base of the UCSC campus. Fresh organic produce and flowers are available twice a week at the Farm & Garden's Market Cart stand.
California Certified Organic Growers - 1115 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060. 831-423-2263. Network & Directory of Organic Farms.
International Institute for Ecological Agriculture - 834 W. California Way, Woodside, CA 94062. 650-365-2993. Permaculture.
Ecological Farming Association - 406 Main Street Ste. 313, Watsonville, CA 95076. 831-763-2111. Hold the 'Annual Eco-Farm Conference'. 

Fruitarian Vibes - Black Canyon City, CA
California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc - The Fullerton Arboretum - CSUF, P.O. Box 6850, Fullerton, CA 92834-6850. Founded in 1968, the California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG) is one of the largest amateur fruit-growing organization in the world. Its membership includes nationally recognized botanical gardens and noted international horticultural researchers, as well as hobbyists, commercial growers and representatives from institutions of higher learning. 2005 Festival of Fruit - September 5th-10th. The five Northern California chapters are hosting the 2005 Festival of Fruit, which will be held in Santa Cruz on September 9 and 10 with tours Monday through Friday preceeding.

Bamboo 2 U: Island Style Living (photo...courtesy Bamboo 2 U) - 10155 S. Coast Hwy., Oceanside, CA 92054. 619-248-9146.

Living Nutrition Magazine and Living Nutrition Publications Bookstore - Post Box 256, Sebastopol, CA 95473. 707-829-0362. The "...world's only health magazine which dares to tell the whole truth. The world's most progressive health periodical is dedicated to teaching health enthusiasts how to eat our natural diet of alive raw foods, self-heal using God-given powers within, and build everlasting vibrant health the natural way." No commercial controlling interests. Subscribers in over 36 countries. Published since 1996. Includes raw food recipes, health and nutrition education articles, interviews and much more. Live customer support: 9am&endash;11am PST, M-F.

Angelika - PO Box 948, North San Juan, CA 95960. 530-292-3830. Angelika's music reflects divine beauty as it flows from the all permeating presence of love and eternal creativity. It is a gift to her and others to help soothe, heal and inspire, to remember who we truly are, why we're here and where we came from. Angelika sings ancient Sanskrit healing chants, mantras and her own original songs in English and other languages, sharing pure love, and celebration; embracing all expressions of divintiy, all paths, all of life. Her angelic, healing voice is a beautiful instrument which she accompanies with tamboura, guitar, keyboard, flute and a variety of other instruments and harmonies to create an enchanting sound experience and spiritual space. This music is well suited for meditation, healing work, ceremonies, massage, yoga, hospice, prayer, inspiration, rejuvenation.

Dr. Richard C. Dina, D.C & Dr. Karin Coleman Dina, D.C. - Vitality Health Center of Marin, 4340 Redwood Hwy, Suite 414, San Rafael, CA 94903. 415-472-7070. We offer state of the art, scientifically based approaches to health care that help you achieve optimum wellness. These approaches include both chiropractic care and nutrition consulting, which individually address both the structural and biochemical aspects of health restoration and maintenance.
TrueNorth Health Education Center - 6010 Commerce Blvd., #152, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. 707-586-5555. Program educates participants on the benefits of healthy living and on the use of fasting as a tool to improve their diet and lifestyle. Affiliated with four doctors of chiropractic and medicine who have been certified by the International Association of Hygienic Physicians in fasting supervision. Since 1984, more than 5,000 people have undergone fasting and attended their residential health education program.
Colitis & Chrone's Health Recovery Services - Post Box 256, Sebastopol, CA 95473. Run by David Klein, Ph.D., Director. David Klein's Vegan Diet Healing Plan and expert phone guidance has been known to heal Colitis, Crohn's and Irritable Bowel Syndrome in less than 8 weeks! You can hire David today. This Natural Hygiene plan has a 200 year track record of success and research concludes that no other approach works. Over one thousand clients since 1993. Endorsed by five medical doctors.
Living Nutrition Magazine and Living Nutrition Publications Bookstore - Post Box 256, Sebastopol, CA 95473. 707-829-0362. See listing above in 'Magazines & Publications'

Living Tree Community Foods (photo courtesy: Living Tree Community Foods) - 1760 Solano Ave., Suite 207, Berkeley, CA 94707. 510-526-7106. Products include organic almond butter, organic almonds, macadamias, cashews, pecans, walnuts, hazlenuts and pinenuts, Living olive oil, and Vermont honey (raw, unfiltered and unheated). Most of their commoditites are certified organic and are grown by family farmers. Distribute worldwide. They "welcome individual orders as well as commercial inquiries from distributors, manufacturers, retail stores, co-ops and buying clubs."
The Raw Gourmet - Carlsbad, CA
Diamond Organics - P.O. Box 2159, Freedom, CA 95019. 800-922-2396. Fax: 800-290-3683. Organic fruit & vegetables.
Timber Crest Farms - 4791 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA 95448-9714. 707-433-8251. Fax: 707433-8255. Organic dried fruit.
Mendocino Sea Vegetable Company - P.O. Box 1265, Mendocino, CA 95460. 707-937-2050.
Perfect Health - 5423 Driftwood St., Oxnard, CA 93035. 805-382-2021. Orders: 800-444-4584. Videos, books, sprouting products, blenders, juicers, wheatgrass juicers, dehydrators.
The Sprout House - 17267 Sundance Drive, Ramona, CA 92065. 760-788-7979.
Govinda's Raw Power Foods - 2651 Ariane Dr., San Diego, CA 92117. Toll-free order line. Sprouted/uncooked power bars & cookies.
NatuRAW.com - 851 Irwin Street, Suite 304, San Rafael, CA 94901. Orders: 800-NATURAW (1-800-628-8729). Office: 415-456-1917. Raw, vegan, organic cookies and crackers.
Rejuvenative Foods - P.O. Box 8464, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. 1-800-805-7957. Organic almond butter, tahini, Sauerkraut & Kim-chi - raw with enzymes and lactobacilli. Seed and Nut butters including pumpkin seed, halvah, sunflower seed, & brazil nut. Money-back guarantee.
LOVE: Los Angeles Orqanic Vegetable Express - P.O. Box 1315, Venice, CA 902094. 310-821-LOVE. Fresh, organic produce delivered direct to your home or office.

Dorit - Los Angeles, CA. 310-854-2078. Monthly raw lifestyle support group meetings.
Malibu Raw - Malibu, CA. 310-403-8160. E-mail: info@maliburaw.com. Malibu's "first organic raw vegan dinner club". Malibu Raw will feature many of the area's top raw chefs, feature great speakers, provide quality musical entertainment, as well as continue it's open hospitality to all faiths, religions, creeds & paths, working with each other to design a peaceful space which allows us to heal at our own pace.
South Bay Living Food Community - Mountainview, CA
Rawsacramento.net - Sacramento, CA. Raw Potlucks...check website for dates/locations.
Inland Empire Raw - San Bernadino, CA. 909-370-1271. E-mail: RawGirl@msn.com.
Raw Foods Meetup Group of San Diego - San Diego, CA.
San Diego County Living Foods: A Vegetarian Raw Foods Support Group - P.O. Box 3397, Vista, CA 92085-3397. 619-360-6968. E-mail: troi2000@hotmail.com. Contacs: Safari Cass, Helene Idels. Monthly raw-food potluck, ecological and self-empowering events.
San Francisco Live Foods Enthusiasts (photo courtesy: SFLFE) - 662 29th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94121. 415-751-2806.
Raw Food Potluck - Soquel, CA. Join them the First Friday of each month at the Subud house, 3800 Old San Jose Rd., Soquel, CA. Bring a live food dish, and a $3 contribution for using the facility....6pm Set up; 7pm Dinner; 8pm -- a new Guest Speaker each time. Any questions or comments call  (831) 476-4725 or (831)475-6144.
SDC Living Foods - Vegetarian Raw Foods Support Group of San Diego County - P.O. Box 3397, Vista, CA 92085-3397. 619-260-6968 or 619-364-6968.

Colema Boards of California - P.O. Box 1879, Cottonwood, CA 96022. 916-347-5868.
Busy Bee Hardware - 1521 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404. 310-395-1158. Juicers & kitchen appliances.

David Wolfe - c/o Nature's First Law, 567 N. Cuyamaca St., El Cajon, CA 92020. 888-RAW-FOOD. 619-596-7979. David is well-known as a leading cast member in the Reality TV show 'Mad Mad House', where he playedŠhimself(as 'Avocado')! David conducts nearly 100 health lectures, seminars, and hosts at least 5 raw adventure retreats each year in the United States, Canada, Europe, and the South Pacific. You may view his current schedule at www.rawfood.com/events.html. To book David Wolfe on a television or radio show, for an interview, or a seminar please contact Nature's First Law, Inc. at: 888-RAW-FOOD. International: +001-619-596-7979.

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Nature's First Law Raw-Food Superstore (center photo courtesy: Nature's First Law) - 1567 N. Cuyamaca St., El Cajon, CA 92020. 800-205-2350. 619-596-7979. Open to the public Monday-Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Nature's First Law distributes exotic raw/organic foods, books, and appliances. Seminars, classes, and buffet luncheons are also offered on a regular basis.
The Living Temple - 7561 Center Ave #24, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. 714-891-5117. Store Hours : Mon-Sat 11-7 & Sun 12-6. Raw and organic foods & snacks, books & videos, organic cotton & hemp clothing, live speakers & events plus a whole lot more! 100% Vegan Company.
Optimum Health Institute of San Diego (left photo courtesy: Optimum Health Inst.) - 6970 Central Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945-3346. 619-464-3346. E-Mail: optimum@optimumhealth.org
Exotica Gourmet - Chefs Lisa Soto & Robert Yarosh, San Diego, CA. 800-384-6076. Lisa and Robert of Exotica Gourmet™ in San Diego can come to your area, offering the leading edge nutrition, great recipes, and instructions on how to create fast and healing gourmet foods.They will customize a program for you, your family and any other interested members in your community. Here's what you'll get: Customized Recipes. Instructions and Demonstrations on how to prepare delicious meals snacks, smoothies, juices, desserts, entrees and more. Nutritional Counseling: go through your cupboards and fridge as we discuss healthier choices. Go with your group to your local health store and locate the finest products. Create menu's for your individual needs. Fabulous fun filled exotic menu's everyday.Restaurant consulting also available.
Raw Food for Raw People - Kevala Karen Parker, 3939 Midway Drive, Suite B-182, San Diego, CA 92110. 520-604-1415. 858-874-0423. Services include... for Individuals & Families: In-home food preparation & nutrition intensives from a professionally-trained raw foods chef; Complete set-up of a living foods kitchen in your home. For Restaurants & Institutions: Professional culinary training for chefs and kitchen staff. For Spas & Wellness Centers: Elegantly designed spa cuisine, spa chef traniings, and enhanced detoxification & weight-loss programs.
Pure Joy Living Foods - 51 Ord Street, San Francisco, CA 94114. Call 415-558-1624 for retreat & class information. Testimonial: "Overall, I would say Elaina Love's class exceeded my expectations. I had expected something informal, and was impressed with the level of organization and professionalism. I also got a lot more information about the raw foods lifestyle and tips on how to make it easier than I had expected, and found that extremely valuable as I take my first steps on this new journey. Thanks again" - Pamela D., San Francisco
Sacred Space Healing Center - 776 Haight Street(@ Scott), San Francisco, CA 94117. 415-431-0878. E-mail: info@sacredspace-sf.com. Residential Healing Oasis in the Heart of San Francisco. Yoga, Martial Arts, Fresh Juices, Massage, Live Foods, Supervised fasting, Garden Sauna.
Innerware - 160 Oak Dr., San Rafael, CA. 415-235-9645. Clensing & detoxification programs, supervised fasting, colon hydrotherapy, lifestyle coaching, workshops, raw & vegan food prep classes.
The Living Lighthouse (right photo: courtesy of The Living Lighthouse) - 1457 12th St., Santa Monica, CA. 310-395-6337. Networking center with many happenings including the Garden Parties -- "Coming Into Our Sacred Now-World-Culture!!...Organic, Vegan, Raw, Feminine, Aboriginal, Global, Divine...!".
Ekaya Institute of Living Food Education & The Raw Vegan Network - Email us to inquire if we have services in your area! E-mail: info@therawvegannetwork.com. Graduates of The Ekaya Institute of Living Food Education (E.I.L.F.E.), Certified Nutrition Specialists, Raw Living Foods Chefs, Raw Lifestyle Coaches, and Raw Personal Trainers. See website for their 'members' websites' area (including CA chefs & caterers).

Note: *=Vegetarian, **=Vegan, ***=raw foods
Raw Energy Organic Juice Cafe ***- 2050 Addison St.(between Shattuck & Milvia), Berkeley, CA 94704. 510-665-9464. "We only use organic produce, we make our own "milk" from nuts., we recycle your cups and utensils, our compost goes to a community garden where organic farming is taught.
Cilantro Live (photo courtesy: Cilantro Live) ***- 315 1/2 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. 619-827-7401. Hours: Mon -Thurs 11-8, Fri 11-9, Sat 12-9, Sun 12-8. San Diego County's organic, vegan, and 100% raw restaurant.
Cafe Sangha ***- 31 Bolinas Rd., Fairfax, CA. 94930. 415-456-5300. Local, seasonal, organic, vegan ingredients. Raw gourmet.
Lydia's Lovin' Foods */**/***- Fairfax, CA. Raw & cooked meals.
Living Light Cuisine to Go ***- Living Light International, 301-B Main Street Fort Bragg, CA 95437. 707-964-2420. Named one of the top 20 vegan restaurants in the country by VegNews! They serve delicious raw vegan organic specialties including salads, entrees, smoothies, juices and sensual desserts. They have a grab-and-go-section for food on the run and are open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Au Lac Vegetarian Restaurant */**/***- Mile Square Plaza, 16563 Brookhurst, Fountain Valley, CA. 714-418-0658. Hours: Tues-Sun 10:30 a.m.-9:00p.m. Au Lac is a vegetarian restaurant featuring Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Au Lac now offers Vegan Raw Food dishes.
Leaf Cuisine ***- 11938 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066. 310-390-6005. Their food is "organic (certified by QAI ), vegan, raw, kosher(certified by KCS)".
Back to the Garden ***- 21065 Bush St., Middletown, CA 95461. 707-987-8303 or 707-987-8315. Offer gourmet dining and catering featuring the high-quality organic, vegan living cuisine. Also offer a selection of raw vegan crackers and other delicious dehydrated items for pickup or for shipping via UPS.
Eatopia Express **/***- 5001-A Newport Ave., Ocean Beach, CA 92107. 619-224-3237. "A new concept in vegan quick dining". Menu is designed by Long Island, NY EarthSave member, Brad Wolff, a 'vegan food scientist'. Hours: 10-8 Sun-Thu, later on Fri & Sat. Raw meals available.
Terra Bella Cafe **/***- 1408 Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach, CA 90277. 310-316-8708.
Kung Food **/*** - 2949 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92103. 619-298-7302. 100% vegan, fast casual, buffet style restaurant. "We also have some raw food."
Alive Cafe ***- 1972 Lombard St. (near Webster), San Francisco, CA 94123. 415-923-1052. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 12pm-9pm. Live food cuisine featuring appetizers, snacks, salads, soups, entrees, desserts, teas & beverages.
Cafe Gratitude **/***- 2400 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA. 415-824-4652. Serving all organic, vegan and mostly live foods! They support local farmers, sustainable agriculture and environmnetally friendly products, and invite you to "step inside and enjoy being someone who chooses; loving your life, adoring yourself, accepting the world, being generous and grateful everyday, ..."
Juliano's Raw Planet ***- 609 Broadway (corner of 6th & Broadway), Santa Monica, CA 90401. 310-587-1552. Online catalog 'Raw Superstore', 'University of Raw'(classes) and the " World's first & only organic restaurant certified by QAI (Quality Assurance International)...the world leader in organic certification" at 609 Broadway in Santa Monica. Hours: Mon- Thur: 11-10, Friday: 11-11, Saturday: 10am-11pm, Sunday: 10-10.
Taste of the Goddess *** - 7253 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA. 323-874-7700.
Inn of the Seventh Ray */**/***- 128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd., Topanga, CA 90290. 310-455-1311. Features a Live Foods Chef, Angja Aditi, offering live food cooking lessons available, call 310-455-2556.

Sproutpeople® - 170 Mendell St., San Francisco, CA 94124. 877-SPROUTS. Local: 415-920-9253. Offer the "most extensive (by far) assortment of sprouts, but the best sprouting seeds you can find anywhere". Almost all (80 out of 82) of the seeds they sell are Organic.

Note: see our sister site, The Vegetarian Travel Guide: Vacation chapter for more choices.
We Care Health Center Desert Hot Springs, CA.
Optimum Health Institute of San Diego
- Lemon Grove, CA. See listing in 'Live Food Lifestyle' above.
River Canyon Retreat - c/o Eric Botner, 18262 Slide Mine Rd., N. San Juan CA 95960. 530-292-0171. River Canyon Retreat is planning to become a "major Raw sanctuary, school and gardens in Northern California." They are situated on 500+ acres of meadows, hills, cliffs, ponds ... and a mile of private South Yuba River in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. River Canyon Retreat facilitates celebrations, ceremonies workshops, seminars and retreats for groups and individuals. Activities include: Shamanic Breathwork, Vision Quests, Personal Retreats, Yoga, Hiking, Mountain Biking, River Stone Hopping, Swimming, Horseback Riding, Whitewater Rafting, and Kayaking. See their listing in 'Communities: Raw Food, Fruitarian & Natural Hygiene' above.
Raw Food Retreat with Storm - Ojai, CA. Aug. 6-12, 2004. For those who want to live the adventure this retreat offers rock climbing and intense power hikes.
The Fresh House: Raw Vegan Mountain Retreat - Ojai, CA. Relax and Rejuvenate in the Mountains!
The Reichian Institute - 2229 T Street, Sacramento, California 95816. 916-736-9381. See listing in 'Yoga" below.

Rainbeau Mars - CA. Raw foodist model, actress, and yoga teacher. Yoga videos and retreats.
The Reichian Institute - 2229 T Street, Sacramento, California 95816. 916-736-9381. Yoga, breathwork, raw foods & retreats.

Important Note: The staff at RawFoodPlanet.com are constantly up-dating the listings in each of our City & State Guides. Please contact Peter (peter@vegetarianusa.com) if you find listings that are out-of-date. We would appreciate receiving the correct address, tel # & website. 

 

 

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